Welcome to Tactical K9s Dog Training LLC , your trusted partner in expert dog training across Northern California. We specialize in building lasting obedience through proven techniques that strengthen the bond between dog and handler. Whether you’re seeking basic obedience, advanced behavior modification, or protection training, we’re here to help. We do travel for select clients depending on training needs and schedule. At Tactical K9s, we believe if you’re willing to put in the work, we’ll help you achieve real results. Let’s build the relationship you’ve always wanted with your dog, together.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Target problem behaviors like aggression, reactivity, and anxiety with proven correction-based strategies. We reset behavior patterns and guide owners with clear follow-through.
Crate training
Leash trainingProgram details
Put an end to pulling, lunging, and ignoring commands. We teach your dog to walk calmly and respond reliably, on leash and off, even with distractions.
Obedience training
Recall training
SocializationProgram details
Join our community walks and socialization events designed to reinforce obedience, build confidence, and help your dog stay calm around other dogs and people.
Start your puppy off right with structured routines, crate training, early obedience, and socialization. We help build calm, confident, well-adjusted dogs from the ground up.
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Combine boarding and professional training for maximum impact. While your dog stays with us, they receive daily structured obedience training, crate work, and behavior shaping.
Group classesProgram details
Train your dog in a focused group setting. Our small classes encourage socialization, build obedience under distraction, and give owners real-time coaching in a supportive environment.
Pack walks
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Class options
Small classes
Assistance and working dogs
Protection trainingProgram details
Develop your dog into a reliable protection partner using positive and negative reinforcement. We train for safety, control, confidence, and response under pressure.
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
We offer secure, structured dog boarding where your dog stays in a calm, supervised environment. Perfect for short or extended stays with daily care, feeding, and enrichment routines.
DaycareProgram details
Safe, engaging, and supervised dog daycare that keeps your pup active, social, and mentally stimulated. Perfect for dogs needing positive interactions while you're at work or away.
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Our dog training programs are built on structure, trust, and real-world results. We focus on obedience, leadership, and clear communication between dog and owner for lifelong success.
Behavior Consulting
Dog Learning
Family Dog
K9 Protection
Local Dog Training
New Dog Owner OrientationProgram details
New to dog ownership? We provide step-by-step coaching on routines, crate training, obedience, and what to expect, setting you and your pup up for success.
Private 1-on-1 Dog Training LessonsProgram details
Customized one-on-one sessions designed to meet your dog’s specific needs. We address behavior challenges, build obedience, and teach owners how to lead with clarity and confidence.
Training Sessions
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do I need to bring anything to a Board & Train?
Additional tools will help in the beginning, this helps byild a connection with the animals. We’ll give you a checklist, but the basics are food, any medication, and your dog’s vaccination records. We provide the structure, schedule, and training gear.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Do you help with crate training and housebreaking?
Yes. That’s foundational. Crate training isn’t punishment, it’s structure, the dog's safe space. We build routines that make housebreaking easier and create a calmer home environment.
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My dog listens at home but not in public. Can you help?
Yes, that’s common. We train in distraction-rich environments so your dog learns to stay focused no matter what’s going on around them. Consistency outside the home is a game changer, plus, helps you have a stronger bond so you can go on many adventures together.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Your dog stays with us, lives in structure, learns around the clock, and receives training throughout the day. We work on crate training, commands, socialization, and real-world behavior. We also give you tools to keep it going at home.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Small, focused groups, no chaos. We work in real-life scenarios with multiple handlers to build social confidence, command reliability, and attention in distracting environments. Like everything, you really know how you are doing as a handler when in a real group with focus.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
What kind of follow-up support do I get after training?
You’ll get a post-training guide, a structured schedule, and reinforcement sessions as needed. We're here to support your progress, not disappear after the invoice is paid, even family style, we offer boarding services if you have to go out of the area.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
The earlier the better. As soon as your puppy has their first round of shots, we can start basic training, crate routines, and socialization. It sets the tone for everything else down the road, by having a strong foundation, you have more success and a happier lifestyle.
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Yes. We offer K9 protection training using proven operant conditioning. If you’re serious about raising a personal protection dog with control and discipline, we’ll make sure both you and your dog are ready for the responsibility.
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What makes your training different from other dog trainers?
I don’t just train dogs, I train both ends of the leash. My programs are built on years of law enforcement experience, behavioral science, and real-world structure. We focus on calm, confident leadership that lasts a lifetime, not just quick fixes.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Absolutely, you get trained too. That’s the most important part. I walk you through the same commands, structure, and mindset so the training doesn’t stop when your dog comes home. Dogs have a pack mentality, and from this, they know how to instantly slip into hierarchy.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Definitely. Leash manners are one of the most common issues I address. We teach calm walking, proper heel positioning, and how to stop the pulling without relying on gimmicks. Because lets be honest, it is frustrating being out in public and having to correct the dog when you just want to have a good time.
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Do you work with aggressive dogs or dogs with behavior issues?
Yes. In fact, that’s where we shine. I’ve worked with reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs for years. We don’t mask the behavior, we dig into the cause and reset it from the ground up. This way the dog lowers their guard and you have a happier time with your friend.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Most clients start noticing changes within the first few sessions, especially with consistency at home. With Board & Train, we structure everything so your dog is already in rhythm when they return to you. This way you have a better time from the start of the training program and they understand what you expect from our expertise.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Easy, just reach out, call, text or email... We’ll do an initial call to learn more about your dog, your goals, and recommend the best program. Whether it’s a private session, Board & Train, or group class, we’ll get you on the right path.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Absolutely. My wife and I both help families understand the language of leadership with their dogs. We’re big believers in training that fits the whole household, not just the adult in charge. We also help Veterans, First Responders, and those with disabilities to see the power of a Service Animal.
Community answer · Tactical K9s Dog Training · 2025-09-21
5/5Eric is an amazing trainer. Point. Blank. Period. He’s very sweet built man, very good at listening to the issues you have with your pup. He communicates his knowledge well. I take my both my dogs to him and I’ve seen a huge shift in them both. I had boarded my dog, kenzo with th…Read full reviewClose full review
Eric is an amazing trainer. Point. Blank. Period. He’s very sweet built man, very good at listening to the issues you have with your pup. He communicates his knowledge well. I take my both my dogs to him and I’ve seen a huge shift in them both. I had boarded my dog, kenzo with them for just a short board and train and he came back a new dude! Was walking on the leash amazingly by the time he got back, Eric helped bills his confidence in busy areas like coffee shops and crowed areas. Eric and his beautiful wife are a great choice for any of your training needs. I also dabble in a little protection work with him and the results are amazing! very pleased with this company and everything they stand for.
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